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October 10, 2000

EWING: MOURNING TO PLAY

The Miami Heat broke training camp Monday without all-star center Alonzo Mourning, and they don't know if or when he'll return. He has been in Miami undergoing further tests so doctors can determine the best course of treatment for an apparent kidney disorder.

Mourning reportedly told his best friend in the NBA, Seattle center Patrick Ewing, that he'll play this season. At Mourning's request, the Heat have declined to discuss his condition or prognosis.

Mourning's ailment was discovered during a routine physical examination before training camp began Wednesday.

"Our conversation went fine, and he was in good spirits," Ewing said. "He's going to play again this season. He just said he is going to play again at some point. I don't know when."

FEICK HAS SURGERY

New Jersey Nets forward Jamie Feick had surgery on the Achilles' tendon in his left leg and will miss at least the first month of the NBA season.